Instrumentation

The equipment (animal testing apparatus, video recording, etc.) and methods used in the Biobehavioral Research Core cover a wide range of behavioral domains. In addition, powerful application software is available to track and analyze the behavior, movement, and activity of animals in real-time or from pre-recorded video files.

Sensory and Motor Function

Neurological Screen

Open Field Test

Rotor-Rod

Cylinder Test

Grip Strength

Cognition

Barnes Maze

Fear Conditioning Test

Passive Avoidance Test

Object Recognition

T- and Y-Mazes

Affective Behavior

Elevated Plus Maze

Forced Swim Test

Tail Suspension Test

Pre Pulse Inhibition

Social Behavior

Sociability

Social Interaction

Social Novelty Preference Test

Social Memory

Pain

Randall-Selitto Test (Analgesy-Meter)

Von Frey Method

Flinch-Jump Test

Stereotyped Behavior/Repetitive Behavior

Circling

Jumping

Repetitive Self-Grooming

Tracking and Other Software

ANY-Maze

Noldus EthoVision

Gemini

PAS pathway

PAS reporter

Upon request, custom tests can be developed to respond to the needs of investigators.